Morgan and Rockefeller Assist in Tiding Over Money Panic
Pittsburg exchange remained closed today after a directors meeting to await relief from the financial storm in New York. Substantial money from J P Morgan and John D Rockefeller, aided by Secretary Cortelyou and federal resources, flowed into Wall Street and banks to shore up confidence amid runs on Lincoln Trust Co and Trust Co of America.
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Morgan
Rockefeller
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Stock Exchange
New York
Lincoln Trust Co
Trust Company of America
Twelfth Ward Bank
Hamilton Bank
Cortelyou
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Italy quake devastates Calabria towns in many deaths
Rome Oct 24 provinces of Calabria in South Italy were shaken by a violent earthquake. Many towns lie in ruins and officials report loss of life, though the number is not yet known. Brancolore was wholly destroyed with nine killed as government aid rushes to the stricken area.
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Rome
Calabria
Italy
Brancelore
First injunction blocks union organizing in West Virginia
United States Judge Dayton issued a restraining order against John Mitchell and officers of the Ohio Miners Association and the Fifth District association. The order forbids them to organize non-union miners employed by Fairmont Coal Company in West Virginia. It is described as the first injunction of its kind to prevent a union from organizing a non-union workforce.
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Wheeling
W. Va
United States
Dayton
John Mitchell
Ohio Miners’ Association
Fifth District Association
Fairmont Coal Co
West Virginia
Distances Calculated for International Balloon Race Flights
War Department officials released exact mile measurements for leading balloons in the International race. Pommern 87614 Isle DeFrance 87034 America 735.53 United States 625.20 miles.
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Washington
War Department
Pommemn
Isle DeFrance
America
United States
Dynamite Mine Found Beneath Police HQ in St Petersburg
A mine heavily charged with explosives was discovered beneath the police headquarters in St Petersburg. Several arrests have already been made as authorities investigate the incident and secure the area.
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St. Petersburg
Akron man bound over on arson charge in barn fire
Allen Richards, 65, was bound over to court on an arson charge. The case involves a fire to the barn of wealthy farmer John Werner, who died of heart disease while witnessing his barn burn.
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Akron
Allen Richards
John Werner
Toledo Attorney Allegedly Illegally Admitted to Bar
Columbus report claims a forged admission certificate and falsified Supreme Court records mask a fraud. Lawson E. Emerson, a former clerk, is charged, with former Senator L. L. H. Austin cited to show he was never properly admitted nor examined.
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Columbus
Oet
Supreme Court of Ohio
Lawson E. Emerson
Belmont County
L. L. H. Austin
Toledo
Supreme Court
Ohio
Austin
Elopement in Steubenville Linked to Amsterdam Couple
Harry Wolfe, 18, and Rebecca Bernstein, 17, both from Amsterdam, reportedly eloped to Steubenville where they wed last Monday. Wolfe left Pittsburg after a day off, while Bernstein quit her department store job. The couple returned that evening and faced family opposition. Willis Cook, 14, from Amsterdam, admitted stealing $35 before being held in East Liverpool. He claimed $10 was given to his aunt. authorities consider possible state reform placement.
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Harry, Wolfe
Rebecca Bernstein
Steubenville
Pittsburg
Wolfe
Willie Cook
Aan Bie County
East Liverpool
Amsterdam
the Tribune
Cook
Women’s Department
Young Cook
Repairs Planned At Bellaire Carnegie Steel Plant
Carnegie Steel’s Bellaire plant did not shut yesterday as earlier reported. Management told the Independent that the mill will close Thursday for two to three days for necessary repairs to converting and bar mills, with operations to resume in full next week.
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Bellaire
Carnegie Steel Works
Steel Company
Life sentence in Belmont burglary case shocks county
The Belmont county grand jury indicted Offie, Charles Kittlewell, and William Woods for burglarizing J. W. Wright’s Belmont dwelling. The common pleas court in St Clairsville concluded Tuesday with Judge Pollack sentencing Kittlewell and Woods to life imprisonment in the Ohio penitentiary at Columbus, a first for the county.
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Offie
Charles Kittlewell
William Woods
Belmont County
Grand Jury
J. W. Wright
Belmont
Common Pleas Court
St Clairsville
Pres ‘Pollack
Ohio
Columbus
Kettlewell
Park Construction Underway by Italian Laborers
Thirty Italian workers under a landscape gardener boss are shaping a hillside park between Market Street Bridge and Mahon's Run. They level ground lay out paths burn brush and build rustic seats as the project progresses.
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Gardner
Market Street
Mahon’s Run
Mine accident leaves Yorkville man with broken back
Andy Matenak, a foreign worker, was rescued from the Yorkville mine after a stone collapse on Tuesday. He was taken to Martins Ferry City hospital on Wednesday with a broken back and, though resting easy, doctors warned recovery remained doubtful.
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Andy Matenak
Martins Ferry City Hospital
Yorkville
KILLED BY CARL On Railroad in Nevada
News reaches the Owesney family that Charles Owesney, 33, born in Steubenville, was killed on the railroad at Wabuska Nevada on Monday. It is not known if he worked on the railroad or in mines. His brothers Fred Edward and Peter send their regards.
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Oowesney
Charles Owesney
Wabuska
Nevada
Steubenville
W. A. Owesnest
Fred
Edward
Peter
Grain Market Report From Chicago in October
Grain market note from Chicago lists oats at 50 percent and soy, pork futures at 14.72 dollars, with prices shown for October trade. Commodity values reflect current crop trading activity and market sentiment for oats and pork products.
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Chicago
Oct
LOS
Washington Friday Forecast: Warmer in Ohio
Report from Washington indicates a fair day across Ohio with higher temperatures. Friday is expected to turn cooler later as a northerly air mass moves in, bringing a drop in temperatures and a crisp evening ahead.
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Washington
Ohio
Murderous Assault on Keeper of Government Lights
Jacob Barnhart, keeper of the government light opposite Brown's Island, was severely assaulted by George Bickerstaff after a series of troubling events. Bickerstaff, drunk earlier, returned with a club and struck Barnhart in the head, a nephew named John Thorpe arriving to aid. Barnhart sought medical care in Holliday's Cove and a warrant was sworn for Bickerstaff, who had stolen Barnhart’s skiff and fled to Steubenville. Barnhart remained in serious condition.
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Jacob Barnhart
Brown’s Island
George Bickerstaff
Bickerstaff
Barnhart
Steubenville
John Thorpe
Holliday’s Cove
Darnhart
Williams Sues Railroad Over Damages to Land in Saline
William E Williams sues the C P railroad for 1000 damages claiming the line altered Yellow Creek washing away rear of his lots and destroying an alley. A C Lewis attorney. Sarah J McClain seeks 500 damages in a separate suit against the railroad with A C Lewis representing.
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William E. Williams
C. & P. Railroad
Saline Township
Yellow Creek
A.C. Lewis
Sarah J. McClain
A. C Lewis
Fire in Arthurs home narrowly checked by quick notice
Neighbors extinguished a dining room blaze in the Arthurs residence around 12:30 last night before the fire department arrived. Mrs George Arthurs and Pete Maley escaped unhurt as a gas stove sparked the flames.
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George Arthurs
Pete Maley
Arthurs
Remains Prepared for Interment of Local Resident
Raymond and a sister survive the deceased with funeral arrangements pending. His remains will be transported here for interment, signaling a private family observance following the death.
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Raymond
Prohibition Rally Draws Overflow Crowds in Steubenville
A Second Presbyterian Church gathering drew the largest Prohibition demonstration yet in Steubenville. Ohio and Indiana speakers urged ending liquor sales, with Judge Artman arguing the saloon violates common law and must be prohibited. Florence Richards and Florence Maurer led devotions as banners of anti liquor sentiment filled the remodeled church.
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Second Presbyterian Church
Steubenville
Frank Speidel
Drys
Mingo
Toronto
Follansbes
Samuel R. Artman
Lebanon
Ind
Oklahoma
Florence Richards
Prohibition
Ohio
Wesdames RG Porter
Wallace
Benjamin Tj. Dawson
FE. H. Wallace
Ensign
Artman
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Indiana
Civi
Spreme Court
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